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• Advising and guiding all levels of the organization regarding human resources matters and inquiries• Providing guidance to management as it pertains to employment standards for Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta • Coaching management in team dynamics, development of staff, and employee relations issues• Plan administration of the Group Benefits and Group RRSP plans• Developing performance management plans• Designing, developing, and presenting of training materials• Managing leaves and return-to-work processes pertaining to COVID-19, disability leaves, and accommodations. Working closely with managers, employees, and insurance provider where applicable• Conducting full-cycle investigations• Partnering with management on employee engagement initiatives• Analyzing turnover data and other key metrics• Participating in committees, projects, and meetings• Drafting HR-related documentation

• Full cycle recruitment for a variety of full-time, part-time and contract positions, including developing job postings and interview guides, screening resumes, conducting interviews, administering applicant testing, requesting reference checks, facilitating contract negotiations, preparing employment letters and conducting new hire orientations.• Supported the Town’s RHhub ERP project as a recruitment subject matter expert by working collaboratively with consultants and the project team, brainstorming, planning and testing system configurations, and providing demonstrations and project-related presentations.• Providing guidance and strategic advice to hiring managers regarding a variety of recruitment issues.• Responding to a variety of inquiries and requests from diverse employee groups and external applicants.

• Full cycle recruitment for a variety of full-time, part-time and contract positions.• Providing guidance and strategic advise to hiring managers regarding a variety of recruitment issues.• Assisting with various department initiatives, including supporting compensation review process and performing salary costing calculations.

Stouffville, Ontario, Canada

• Full cycle recruitment, including development of job postings and interview questions, screening resumes, in-person and telephone interviews, performance of reference checks, and developing offer of employment letters.• Responsible for health and safety initiatives, including Reporting workplace injuries and illnesses to WSIB and liaising with benefits companies and Workplace Safety & Insurance Board. • Responsible for disability management, including STD, LTD and WSIB claims and coordination of return to work process.• Member of Joint Health and Safety Committee, including active participation in JHSC meetings and preparation of meeting resources.• Performed collective bargaining strategic research.• Coordination and assistance with compensation and job review process.• Effectively responded to various inquiries from unionized and non-unionized employees.• Tracked a variety of human resources data.

Toronto, Ontario

• Lead labour relations and union management responsibilities for Toronto branch, including preparing for and conducting grievance meetings, arbitration hearings, and collective bargaining negotiations• Key contributor in successful negotiation of three CBAs for two unions• Successfully advise and lead branch management in employee relations including progressive discipline, corrective performance coaching, investigations and training in compliance with applicable employment laws, collective bargaining agreements and company policies.• Coordinates employee separations, including terminations with or without cause, and layoffs • Full-cycle recruitment to successfully place candidates for a variety of positions – hourly, salaried, unionized and non-unionized• Successfully performs job analysis and prepares job descriptions for a variety of positions• Acts as co-chair of branch Joint Health and Safety Committee, including leading safety inspections and facilitating correction of safety issues• Responsible for health and safety initiatives, including reporting workplace injuries and illnesses to WSIB, facilitating effective return to work through alternative employment program and liaising with Ministry of Labour and Workplace Safety & Insurance Board. • Successfully manages administration of two unionized benefits plans, including the preparation of benefits contribution reports, distribution of benefits documents and responding to employee inquiries.• Processes salaried and hourly payroll tasks• Develops a variety of specialized training materials and conducts training sessions • Exhibits excellent time management skills in balancing multiple priorities relating to over 300 unionized and non-unionized hourly and salaried employees. • Communicates well with all levels of the organization via phone, email, written and verbal communication channels.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Interpreted and enforced the collective agreements of two unions including job postings and management of bumping process and seniority matters.• Led corrective performance process for unionized employees, including arranging union stewards and conducting disciplinary meetings as well as attending grievances and arbitration meetings.• Provided strategic advice to management regarding company policies and procedures.• Performed recruitment duties to fill a variety of positions, including creating TALEO job postings, conducting phone screens, interviews, reference and background checks and representing the company at career fairs.• Reported workplace accidents to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and effectively coordinated return to work process, including collaboration with Return to Work Specialists• Processed all weekly payroll tasks for unionized and non-unionized hourly employees, including recap spreadsheets, rate increases, status changes, and vacation and leave of absence requests.• Investigated and responded to payroll inquiries and requests• Developed training materials and led various training initiatives, including customer service, security awareness, AODA and technical skills training• Conducted new hire orientation sessions for new employees• Prepared a variety of professional letters, including written warnings, suspension notices, termination letters, letters of employment and offers of employment.• Performed investigations concerning a variety of employee issues

Toronto, Canada Area

• Processed hourly payroll documents for unionized and non-unionized employees, including entering hours worked, processing status changes, vacation and leave of absence requests and wage increases etc• Distributed benefits packages and forms• Responded to external requests for information, such as third-party insurance, government agencies etc• Completed recruitment and selection for front line unionized positions, including preparation of job postings, completion of resume screening and conducted phone screen and in-person interviews• Assisted with new hire orientations and processed new hire documentation• Tracked completion of various training projects• Faxed documents/correspondence to union representatives• Performed workplace safety inspections and assisted the JHSC with branch health and safety initiatives.• Prepared WSIB clearance certificates• Prepared a variety of letters, including letters of employment• Various administrative tasks such as filing, entering, invoice payments, and processing payroll requests

Bachelor Of Commerce Honours, Human Resources

Activities and Societies: UOIT Human Resources Alliance (founding member)• Received entrance scholarship • Awarded Dean’s List status Fall.

Human Resources Personnel Research Techniques Course, 99%